Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of class, students will be able to...

• practice analysis as evidenced by pre-reading, discussion, and annotations.

Due Today: Emily Dickinson "The Soul selects her own " and "If you were coming in the Fall" annotations (Teacher, please collect)

• Due Fri 2/3:
  • WebQuest Career Planning Guide
  • "Life After High School" Rhetorical Precis and annotations

Essential Questions:

• Who are the American Masters and what are their philosophical assumptions that influenced their texts?
• How do authors use literary, rhetorical and poetic devices to support their claims?
• How am I prepared for life after high school?

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Important Deadlines/Reminders: Bring your outside reading book every day.

1. Pre-Read
   • annotate/label for title, author, genre, features of the text, publication date
   • make a prediction about what the article will say on the front page at the top
   • number the paragraphs (don't include the headings) there are 23 paragraphs!
2. Read and Annotate
   • read each paragraph and circle key names or words, underline claims and label them "C", circle evidence and label it "E"
   • make a comment or short summary sentence in the margin for every paragraph.
3. Answer the "Ten Questions for Non-Fiction Text" on a separate sheet of binder paper in complete sentences.
4. Write a rhetorical precis- MLA Format either hand written in ink, or typed and printed out due Friday!